When You Need to Refuel
From Chilean to Chinese, Mediterranean to Mexican—when it's time to eat, the Denver restaurant scene offers a full menu. And with the city's extensive pedestrian and public-transit options (free to DU students), it's easy to hop from place to place.
Around Campus
There are plenty of eateries adjacent to campus—perfect for grabbing a quick bite before, after or between classes. Students enjoy everything from Middle Eastern and Moroccan to Chinese and Mexican. The very first Chipotle restaurant was founded (and still exists) next to campus.
Denver boasts hundreds of restaurants.
Old South Pearl Street
On Old South Pearl Street, coffee shops, tea parlors and breakfast joints blend with the city-top-rated sushi.
Cherry Creek North
Cherry Creek North, known for its boutiques and galleries, also boasts a wide selection of restaurants and cafes.
Lower Downtown
In Lower Downtown, also known as LoDo, the selections range from pub fare to haute cuisine, American to Brazilian.
South Gaylord Street
Located next to one of the city's most popular parks, Washington Park, South Gaylord Street includes a variety of pub-fare, sushi and American cuisine.
Restaurant Row
Just east of downtown, 17th Avenue has earned the nickname Restaurant Row. That's because of its concentration of culinary establishments, some high-end, others suitable for diners on a budget.
More information
Denver's 5280 magazine and the Westword regularly include restaurant reviews and an have extensive online listing of Denver-area restaurants.